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Knowsthorpe, Yorkshire

Knowsthorpe is a former hamlet that is now an urban locality in Leeds, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Knowsthorpe is now an industrial area. Knowsthorpe Hall was built in the 17th century by Adam Baynes, Member of Parliament for Leeds. It was demolished in 1960. The locality is within the council area of Leeds.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.784064,-1.515608
Grid Reference: SE 3201 3208
Council Area: Leeds CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 25157
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Knowsthorpe,_Yorkshire_25157

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